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Trump Slams NATO as “Paper Tiger” Over Lack of Support in Iran Conflict
DID Press: Donald Trump sharply criticized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, calling the alliance a “paper tiger” and accusing it of failing to support the United States during the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump said NATO was effectively absent at…
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Atmar Urges Taliban and Rivals to Set Aside Differences for National Defense
DID Press: Hanif Atmar, Afghanistan’s former foreign minister, has called on the Taliban and political opposition groups to immediately put aside their differences and unite in defense of the country following a deadly Pakistani attack on Kabul that caused significant…
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Iran Outlines 5 “Golden Conditions” for Lasting Peace Over Temporary Truce
DID Press: Iran has presented five core conditions it says are essential for achieving sustainable peace in the region, framing a strategy that moves beyond short-term ceasefires. According to senior Iranian political and security officials, these conditions aim to ensure…
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International Pressure Mounts on Taliban to Reopen Girls’ Schools
DID Press: As Afghanistan begins its new school year, international organizations and diplomats have renewed calls for the Taliban to reopen schools for girls beyond sixth grade. Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, wrote on X that it…
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Trump Rebrands War as “Military Operation” Amid Criticism
DID Press: Donald Trump stated that he avoids using the word “war,” claiming that it may be seen as inappropriate and requires approval. Instead, he refers to conflicts as “military operations.” Critics argue that such linguistic rebranding does not change…
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Pakistan Reopens Torkham Crossing Unilaterally to Expel Afghan Migrants
DID Press: Pakistan has unilaterally reopened the Torkham border crossing to deport Afghan migrants. On 26 March 2026, 40 Afghan migrants held at the Landi Kotal camp were returned to Afghanistan through this crossing. Published images show the migrants had…
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Taliban Remain Silent on Reopening Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Education outlined its plans for the start of the 2026 academic year but made no mention of reopening girls’ schools beyond sixth grade. Since 23 March 2022, millions of Afghan girls have been denied…
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Afghan Taliban Opponents Call for Democratic Governance at London Summit
DID Press: At the conclusion of a two-day gathering of Afghan Taliban opponents in London, political leaders and representatives from various factions issued a joint statement emphasizing that Afghanistan’s future governance must be based on the will of the people…
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School Bells Ring in Afghanistan, Yet Girls Remain Locked Out for 5th Consecutive Year
DID Press: As Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education under the Taliban rang the bell to mark the start of the 2026 academic year on Thursday (March 26), girls’ schools above sixth grade remained closed for the fifth consecutive year. Taliban officials…
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UNICEF Urges Afghanistan to Reopen Schools for Girls at Start of 2026 Academic Year
DID Press: UNICEF called on Afghanistan to reopen girls’ schools, warning that prolonged restrictions on education threaten their future, On Thursday (March 26), coinciding with the start of the 2026 academic year. Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia,…
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